During her visit to the headquarters of the Leonardo company
Moza Al Maktoum, the world's first woman to fly the "Teltrotto"
Moza Al Maktoum confirmed that piloting the plane had been her wish since she saw the photos of her prototype.
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Emphasizing the ability of Emirati women to achieve excellence in various fields of work, and within the most important sectors, Sheikha Mozah bint Marwan Al Maktoum visited the headquarters of Leonardo, the global aircraft manufacturer in Philadelphia, USA. The AW609 tiltrotor, becoming the first woman to fly the most advanced aircraft in the field of aviation, which is expected to represent a new qualitative addition in the field of civil aviation.
Sheikha Mozah expressed her pride in this experience through one of the largest international companies specialized in the field of aviation.
She said: "The UAE has taught us to always be proactive and to show the best of our abilities in various fields of work and giving, and it is a source of pride to be the first woman in the world to fly this advanced type of civil aircraft, and to be an ambassador for the ability of Emirati women to prove Its efficiency in a vital sector such as the aviation sector.”
She added, “It has been a wish for me to test this aircraft since I first saw the images of its prototype, which I see as a new milestone in my experience with flying, combining the skills of flying a fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft.
There is no doubt that this type of aircraft represents an important step in a field that I see as promising for women, as it provides opportunities for everyone who wishes to prove their worthiness by affiliation with it, and their ability to give through it.”
For his part, the Managing Director of Leonardo, a helicopter manufacturer in the United States, William Hunt, welcomed the visit of Sheikha Mozah Al Maktoum, and was pleased to be the first woman to experience flying the new aircraft.
Hunt said: “The airline was honored to host Sheikha Mozah Al Maktoum, as she conducted this unique experience, piloting one of the first Teltrotto family of aircraft.
Demonstrating the combined pilot capabilities of the AW609 fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft was a significant milestone for the company.”
Al Maktoum Banana:
• ««The UAE has taught us to always be proactive, and to show the best of our abilities in various fields of work and giving».
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The AW609 aircraft is one of the most important technological innovations in the civil aviation sector, as it combines the operation of the helicopter with the feature of vertical take-off and landing, which increases the chances of its wide use, as it does not need a runway for take-off and landing, while enjoying the advantages of a regular aircraft with engines from In terms of cabin, speed and endurance capabilities, this opens up new possibilities for passengers, transportation and public services.
The AW609 is set to revolutionize air transportation, as it is the only civilian-certified AW609 that is capable of performing a wide variety of missions, including medical and government transportation, and search and rescue.
The aircraft can fly at a speed of more than 500 km / h with a range of approximately 1,400 km, and the range can be increased to 2,000 km using additional fuel tanks.
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